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Phil Ivey has been labeled as the number one poker competitor on the globe by many of the top professionals. Phil Ivey was born in Riverside, CA and moved to NJ before his first birthday. His grandfather taught him one cent-ante 5-Card Stud poker. From then on on, he was addicted to poker and wanted to learn every little thing he could about poker. He routinely told his grandparents that he wanted to be a professional poker player. Phil did not permit the detrimental feedback from other people kill his ambition of being one of the greatest poker players on the planet.

He started playing seriously after getting a false ID with the name of Jerome. He practiced his abilities at the poker rooms of Atlantic City. The first few years for Phil were a teaching experience and coming away with a win was not a common thing at the time. Phil made his mark at the 2000 World Series of Poker where he achieved two final tables and came away with his 1st World Series of Poker bracelet, in a two dollar, five hundred Pot-Limit Omaha event. At the final table he destroyed a number of the well known pros including but not limited to "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.

He made a decision to take his skills to the next level and moved out west to Sin City. He continues to play in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the greatest players on the planet. Phil credits his success to hard work and an eternal love for the game of poker. Phil says that he is learning every single day and is very abashed about his success. Phil knows he makes blunders in each session of poker and always aspires to get better.

Despite the fact that Phil has won some big tournaments, he likes destroying cash games on a regular basis.